Cherry Mountain Dorpers Philosophy

Since 2004 - Raising quality Registered and Commercial Sheep

Since its inception, the focus of Cherry Mountain Dorpers has been to produce sheep that will raise superior offspring. Dorpers were developed to be a hardy, easy keeping breed of sheep that can endure various climates and range conditions. Although many of Cherry Mountain Dorpers lambs have done very well in show rings, the main focus of the ranch is to produce and sell sheep that align with breed standards. Cherry Mountain Dorpers maintains such focus by managing a breeding program that produces sheep that are hardy, productive, good mothers, and appealing to the eye.

Cherry Mountain Dorpers has always believed in quality over quantity so they have kept sheep numbers at a manageable rate in order to ensure a high quality product.

A 130 YEAR FAMILY LEGACY TEXAS RANCH

High Quality Dorper Genetics Since 2004

Registered Dorper Breeding Stock

12 Years of Quality Genetics

Cherry Mountain Dorpers started its flock by selecting the very best ewes around the nation and breeding them to the 2007 National Champion Dorper Ram from Riverwood Farms in Ohio. The great #4333 ram laid the foundation for Cherry Mountain Dorpers to become a top producer of superb Dorper sheep. Furthermore, most recently Cherry Mountain Dorpers has introduced more top producing genetics from Powel Ranch, located in Eldorado, TX.

So, if you are looking for registered rams or ewes, Cherry Mountain Dorpers is available to help. Due to the fact sheep sell fast, if Cherry Mountain Dorpers does not have something for your program when you need it, they are always eager to help put you in contact with someone who may have what you need.

What Our Customers Have to Say

Building Customer Relationships and Friends Since 2004

My name is Patrick Padgett and I am the Ag teacher at Fredericksburg High School. I have had the opportunity to work with the Kirchner family of Cherry Mountain Dorpers for five years. I have taken multiple families to their farm to select not only show lambs, but also breeding stock. These family's have had great success not only in the show ring, but also in the pasture. Vinson and Dalen are very easy to work with and provide top notch genetics at affordable prices to help their customers be successful. When I have students, parents or other ag teachers ask about show sheep or starting a sheep flock, I immediately contact the Kirchners to see what they have available and if we can come to the farm and take a look. If you are interested in the Dorper breed, I would strongly encourage you to contact Cherry Mountain Dorpers.

Patrick Padgett

Ag teacher - Fredericksburg High School

This is our first experience showing Dorpers and Dalen has been very helpful in finding just the right animal for our Daughter. Not only did he find what we feel is the right match for her, but he has always been helpful answering any questions we might have. We are very excited about our prospects and we cannot wait to see what the show season brings.

JC, Jillian and Emily Hrubetz

We cannot wait to see what the show season brings

Showing cherry mountain dorpers has been a truly exceptional experience for my children. We are amazed every year to see the improving and impressive quality. Doing business with the kirchner family has always been a pleasure. My children have been very successful in the show ring with the help of Cherry Mountain Dorpers!

Scott & Kristen Crenweige

Owners - Lochte Feed & General Store - Fredericksburg TX.

Commercial Dorpers - Contact for Availability

Hardy, High Yield, High Reproduction

Raising top notch commercial sheep is something Cherry Mountain Dorpers values. Cherry Mountain Dorpers selects breeding sheep for the commercial flock that can thrive in harsh conditions and still produce superior offspring. The lambs are weaned at 60 days so the ewes can get ready for another round of producing high quality lambs.

All the commercial ewes at the ranch are bred to a registered ram to help ensure the highest of quality. Although Cherry Mountain Dorpers is proud of the registered flock it maintains, the real value for the buyer is found within the commercial flock. If you are looking for great rams or ewes to put on your ranch or small acreage, give Cherry Mountain Dorpers a call today for pricing and inventory.

Why We Choose the Dorper Breed

Quick Reproduction

Ewes Breed Year Round

Under good forage conditions and with good management the Dorper ewe can lamb three times in two years. A lambing percentage of 150% can be reached under good conditions while in exceptional cases even 180% can be attained.

A Hardy Breed

Dorpers are a Non-Selective Feeder

The Dorper is a nonselective feeder, browsing like a goat and grazing like a sheep. The maternal influence is a desert sheep that has thrived and reproduced under harsh conditions for centuries.

Higher Yields

Higher Yields of a Lean Quality Meat

With decent conditions these Dorper lambs grow quickly, producing a muscular, lean carcass in 12-14 weeks. Profitability can return to an operation that concentrates its efforts where the money is… maximum pounds of lamb in a minimum amount of time.

The Ranch - Family owned for over 130 Years

Fredericksburg, Texas

Cherry Mountain Dorpers is located in the heart of sheep country, Fredericksburg, Tx. The 450 acre ranch has been in the family for over five generations and is still going strong. The family invites you to call any time to check availability and pricing.